Grinder Machine Operator 2nd shift

Lawrence Paper Company, with more than 140 years of experience producing paper and corrugated boxes for industrial and retail use, invites you to join our team in Lawrence, KS.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and dependable Machine Operator to perform physical work, including feeding machines, stacking units, and learning to operate machines that die cut, print, and glue corrugated paper.

Responsibilities

• Make neat bales
• Operate hogger to process all unusable paper and corrugated scrap
• Hand tie wax bale wires
• Assist in two-man feeds as necessary
• Maintain accurate bale reports
• Maintain inventories of bailing wire, wax tags, no-wax tags, and scrap bales
• Operate a forklift safely when necessary
• Submit maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs
• Be proactive with equipment maintenance

Requirements

• At least one year of prior forklift experience
• Safety and quality focused
• Dependable with the ability to work efficiently and effectively with little supervision
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Experienced in manufacturing, specifically in operating machinery
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to use simple math and basic handheld measuring tools

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Free $10,000 Life & AD&D Insurance
• Additional Life Insurance (Self, Spouse, and Children)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k with Company Match
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Discount Programs (Local and Corporate)

Pay

Starts at $25.01/hour

Schedule

Second Shift (2:00 pm – 11:00 PM)